CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,554 km
3,451 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
5,554 km
3,451 mi / 2,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT NIM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code CPT NIM
ICAO Code FACT DRRN
City Cape Town Niamey
Country South Africa Niger
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Niamey
Elevation 151 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.480000, 2.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 5,554 kilometers (3,451 miles / 2,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Niger. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Cape Town, it's 20:41 in Niamey.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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